Reference: 71700
Date Added: 28 June 2019
Closing Date: 22 July 2019
Job Title: Research Assistant
Working For: Muslim Council of Britain
Location: London
Charity Number: United Kingdom
Salary: Circa £27,000
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Role Purpose
To support in a research project related to media portrayal of Islam and Muslims.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Perform research in key issues related to the language used within the media about Islam and Muslims
- Liaise and communicate regularly with senior academics, journalists and experts in key areas relating to the reporting of Islam and Muslims
- Engage with the Centre for Media Monitoring team to further research efforts as required
- Organise roundtables of key stakeholders to drive towards consensus on issues of controversy and difference of opinion, with strong preparation beforehand to most effectively leverage the expertise brought together
- Editing and writing reports where required as part of the project
- Document findings and outputs in an easily accessible format, including engaging with designers and web designers to produce high quality output
- Keep financial records of the project
- Dealing with ad hoc queries and correspondence about the project
- Regularly communicating project progress to internal and external stakeholders
- Carrying out other tasks as may be reasonably requested by your line manager
Person Specification:
- Highly driven and self-motivated
- Insight into all key forms of UK media (TV, radio, print, online), in particular their coverage of Islam and Muslims and the language used to discuss Islam and Muslims
- Ability to write reports on complex issues
- Understanding of how to drive towards consensus
- Experience of stakeholder engagement, ideally in the academic world
- Good understanding of British Muslim communities and respect for its diverse traditions and ethnic backgrounds
- Critical discourse analysis (Desirable)
- Experience in working with website designer (Desirable)
Link with job details: https://mcb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Research-Assistant-JD.pdf
Closing Date: 22 July 2019
Interview/Start Dates
The deadline for applications is 9.30am on the closing date. Applications will be
assessed on a rolling basis and early applications are encouraged.
Application Details
Please submit your CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements set out in this
job description, to admin@mcb.org.uk
Website: http://www.mcb.org.uk